Can I transfer my text messages to a new SIM card?

Turn both of your phones off. Put your new SIM card back into your new phone. Your contacts and SMS messages should now appear on your new phone.

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When you change SIM cards do you lose texts?

Answer. No. SIM cards do not store data.

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How do I transfer text messages from my old phone?

How to Move Text Messages to a New Android Phone
  1. Use Android Settings to backup your texts to Google Drive. ...
  2. Use SMS Backup & Restore App to move texts to a new phone. ...
  3. Use SMS Organizer to move texts to a new phone.

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Can text messages be transferred?

Turn on the Bluetooth feature on both Android devices and pair them by confirming the passcode. Now, go to the Messaging app on the source device and select the messages that you wish to transfer. Go to its Settings and choose to "Send" or "Share" the selected SMS threads.

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Can you ever recover old text messages?

You have several ways to retrieve deleted text messages on Android. If you archived the conversation, you'll find it in the Archived Inbox. Samsung Galaxy phone users can dig through the built-in Recycle Bin menu to find deleted messages.

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Does switching SIM cards transfer everything?

Your contacts, messages, apps, wallpaper and pretty much anything else that isn't your phone number will stay on your phone – even if you take the SIM card out. No need to worry about losing your email settings or your entire contact list (we get it, nobody knows anyone's phone number anymore).

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Are texts stored on SIM card or phone?

Text messages are stored on your phone, not on your Sim. Therefore, if someone puts your Sim card into their phone, they will not see any text messages that you have received on your phone, unless you have manually moved your SMS's to your Sim.

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Does taking out the SIM card delete everything?

The shorter answer is: no. Taking out your SIM card will not delete all of your data. Everything important is already saved to your phone (or iCloud, in the case of an iPhone). You'll still have your contacts, messages, app and even your wallpapers.

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How do I backup my text messages?

Backup your messages
  1. Step 1 of 6. Open the Settings app .
  2. Step 2 of 6. Tap Google.
  3. Step 3 of 6. Tap Backup.
  4. Step 4 of 6. Review the details of backing up your phone with Google One. ...
  5. Step 5 of 6. To back up your info in the background, tap Back up now.
  6. Step 6 of 6.

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What transfers when you switch a SIM card?

SIM cards make it easier than ever to transfer your phone service from one phone to another. When you insert your SIM card into a different compatible or unlocked phone, you can instantly use your existing phone number and cellular service on your new phone.

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What should I do before swapping SIM cards?

Turn off your phone.

It's important for your phone to be turned off before you access the SIM card: Android - Press and hold the Power button on the top or side of the phone, then tap Power off when prompted.

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What happens when you put a new SIM card in your phone?

If you change it for a SIM from the same carrier, nothing happens, the device continues working as before. If you change it for a SIM from another carrier and the phone is locked to the original, then it will work as a fancy iPod, none of the phone capabilities will be available.

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Do you lose your pictures when you put in a new SIM card?

A SIM card doesn't store media files, meaning you won't lose your photos and videos when you insert a new SIM card into your phone.

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How do I keep my contacts when changing SIM?

Import contacts
  1. Insert the SIM card into your device.
  2. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Contacts app .
  3. At the top left, tap Menu Settings. Import.
  4. Tap SIM card. If you have several accounts on your device, choose the account to which you'd like to save the contacts.

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How do I change my SIM card but keep the same number?

To keep your mobile number and transfer it to another network, you need to request what's called a Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from your old provider and then give the code to your new provider so they can schedule the switch.

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What information is stored on a SIM card?

Despite the complicated name, it's basically your phone number. They can also store contact information, telephone numbers, SMS messages, billing information, and data usage. Plus, your SIM will have a personal identification number (PIN) to protect against theft.

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Can I take my old SIM card and put it in my new phone?

The SIM card is basically what identifies your phone on the network. If you change phones all you have to do is take the SIM card out of your old phone and put it in your new one.

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Do I have to backup my phone before switching SIM cards?

You can move your sim and use the phone as you use your phone. But the sim does not contain the data stored on your phone, so none of your contacts, apps, accounts etc., will transfer because you put the sim in. Make sure you backup your current phone.

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Can you transfer a SIM card by yourself?

Yes, you absolutely can. However, there are a few things to know before you do it: If you intend to use a third-party SIM card, your phone must be unlocked: This won't be a problem if you purchased your phone directly from Apple as they generally sell them unlocked.

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What happens to your old SIM card when you get a new one?

Nothing much, the carrier removes the old SIM's unique ICCID from its records and it will then only give service to the device with the new SIM's ICCID.

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Does a new SIM card mean a new number?

SIM Cards Change Your Number

You need to understand that when you replace your SIM card, you'll automatically be getting a new phone number since cell phone numbers are actually associated with the SIM cards and not the individual phones.

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Which information is not stored on a SIM card?

SMS messages and contacts

Entries that contain multiple phone numbers and additional phone numbers are usually not stored on the SIM card.

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What data can be retrieved from a SIM card?

SIM cards can be used to store contact information, downloaded mobile software and files, songs, ringtones, videos, and other material for transferring and retrieving. If the information is saved on the SIM card, you can recover any erased data from a phone by inserting the SIM card.

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How long does a SIM card last?

Each SIM stays active for 60 days, after which it goes inactive. There is then a 60 days grace period, however, if you do not top up within this time the SIM will expire. This means, you will not be able to make or receive calls, including calls to emergency numbers.

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